Patents May be Relatively New to Indians, but Inventions are Not
This post highlights Mr. C T Dwarakanath’s 1971 US patent for a novel ozone-based method to reduce aflatoxin in oilseed meals. It underscores the significant contribution of Indian…
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Were the brothers (W)right?
The Wright brothers' patent on lateral roll control shaped early aviation innovation and led to major legal disputes. Their enforcement efforts affected US aircraft development, prompting industry-wide changes…
Threatened Co-existence of Breeders Rights and Patent Rights
This post analyses the threatened co-existence of breeders rights and patent rights in plant innovation law. It discusses the lack of breeders exemption in patent law and the…
Myriad Genetics Case : Genetic Patentability
The Myriad Genetics case examines whether isolated gene sequences are patentable or considered products of nature under US law. The Supreme Court ruled that while gDNA is not…
Demystifying the Evergreen myth
This post explores evergreening in pharmaceutical patents and how Section 3d of the Indian Patent Act limits patentability for incremental inventions. It discusses the implications for innovation, generic…
Public Use Exemption for Patentability
This post analyses the public use exemption for patentability through two contrasting US Supreme Court decisions. It highlights how factual circumstances and the presence of experimental use shape…
Keeping Secrets from the Patent Office? Think Again!
Section 8 of the Indian Patents Act mandates full disclosure of foreign patent filings by applicants. Failing to comply may result in opposition or patent revocation. This post…
Post-Graduate Diploma in IPR, Patent backlog decreased by 50%, Bayer sued in Brazil and more
This bulletin presents key updates in Indian patent statistics, including a 50 percent decrease in backlog and recent policy changes. It also covers new IPR educational opportunities, international…
Final Rules For Administrative Trials Published
The USPTO has published final rules for administrative trials under the America Invents Act. These rules detail the procedures for inter partes review, post-grant review, and business method…
Wankel Engine, Although Revving not Revolutionary
This post examines the Wankel engine's unique rotary technology, highlighting its development, benefits, and drawbacks. It discusses historical uses, especially by Mazda, and analyses prospects for its future…